A.Following basic hygienic practices and applying the principles of body mechanics; b. providing assistance with personal care activities such as but not limited to bathing, dressing, transferring, walking, handling stairs, dressing, and grooming; assisting with bedside care as required; basic foot care. C.Providing assistance with routine activities of daily living and supporting the safety of clients and self; d. assisting with the use and monitoring of special aids (i.e., walkers, cranes, wheelchairs, lifts, crutches, etc); e. assisting with medication monitoring according to policies and procedures of the agency; f. assisting with meal planning and shopping, planning and preparation of nutritious meals, including special diets; g. providing ongoing support to family members involved in client care; encouraging involvement in client care and facilitating effective and ongoing communication; h. within a multidisciplinary team approach, assisting with support and training of primary caregivers in the care of infants and children according to the service plan; i. providing childcare and support where required; j. in cases where palliative care is necessary, offering sensitive physical, mental and emotional support; k. providing assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (errands, paying bills, etc.) as identified in the service plan; l. providing Speech and Language Pathology Support for preschool and school age children assessed by the speech and language pathologist in accordance with the service plan; m. ensuring the effective planning and coordination of an Adult Life Enrichment and Recreation Program in Vaughan and other surrounding communities; n. delivering Lay Home Visiting Services as required.